Baked Brie Recipe (How to Bake Brie)

This Baked Brie Recipe is the easiest holiday appetizer you will ever make! Ready in under 15 minutes and made with just three ingredients, learn how you can make this easy, no-fuss, gooey baked brie recipe for your next holiday gathering. Add a little extra wow to each bite and serve your brie with maple candied walnuts for an irresistible marriage of savory and sweet.

Baked Brie with Honey

If there is cheese, I will come. So serious, you guys.

Whenever I see a cheese platter at a party I am the guest that just lingers around eating with the rest of the cheese lovin’ folks until dinner is ready (or the cheese is gone). There will be attempts to walk away. So many. But somehow I always end up right back at the cheese.

And there is no way I could EVER say no to this ooey-gooey baked brie with Honey.

Made with simple ingredients, this wheel of brie is drizzled in honey, topped with rosemary, and baked. Serve with homemade maple candied walnuts and kick this delicious appetizer up a notch thanks to the irresistible combination of sweet, savory, and creamy melted brie. The result is a wheel of warm, melted cheese perfect for dipping and dunking crackers and chunks of fresh crusty bread.

It’s also one of the easiest things to make! No complicated steps and no puff pastry – just a little drizzle of honey, time in the oven, and bam!Gushing hot cheese, like lava, but less risky.

How to make Baked Brie

To make this baked brie recipe simply,

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Unwrap brie and transfer to a small, shallow ovenproof dish or place in the center of a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the top with honey and add a spring of rosemary to the top.

Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the honey is bubbling and the cheese round is soft to the touch.

Remove from the oven. Very carefully transfer to a shallow bowl or serving plate/board (see notes). Drizzle with additional honey, if desired, and serve with candied walnuts, crusty bread, crackers, and fresh fruit. Best served immediately.

Pro tip: Be sure to have your oven preheated and brie prepared for baking 15-20 minutes before you plan on serving.

Given that brie can be quite heavy- you’re eating gooey melted cheese with carbs, after all – I recommend serving it with something a little lighter. Grapes are my go-to, but sliced apples, pears, and oranges are always great additions.

Tips and Tricks

Can you eat the rind? Yes, absolutely. The rind is completely edible. Of course, you don’t have to, but it definitely won’t hurt you.

Get creative with the toppings For this recipe I chose to simply top mine with honey and a sprig of rosemary. Simple, clean, and visually appealing, it’s a great starting point if you’re new to brie. That said, have a little fun and try other additions like jam, dried fruit, or nuts (covered in something to prevent them from burning), or even sundried tomatoes.

What brie should you buy? The ideal brie for baking is a younger cheese and one labeled “double cream”. Older, “triple cream” cheese may turn out a little too runny. Still delicious, of course, but more difficult to eat and harder to keep contained. That said, do you need to purchase expensive, fancy brie? Nope. Economically priced brie will work just fine. If there’s any confusion, just ask your local cheese person.

Let it rest – but just for a couple of minutes Let your brie rest for a minute or two before digging in. This will give you enough time to set out some crackers, toasted bread, fruit, and other (optional) snacks.

What to do with the leftovers

Some of you may be wondering about the leftovers. My first thought is, wait…what leftovers? Kidding! Leftovers totally happen, even for totally awesome cheesy baked brie recipes like this. First and foremost,

Is leftover baked brie even good? Oh my goodness, yes! Sure, it may not look appealing once it has been cooled in the refrigerator, but that doesn’t mean it won’t taste fabulous once reheated. Which brings me to my next question…

How to reheat leftover baked brie? hello, microwave! Ok, guys, here’s the thing- I’ve never cooked an entire wheel of brie in the microwave, but from what I understand, it takes approximately 2 minutes. With this in mind, reheating brie will take anywhere from 10 seconds to 1 minute. For best results, I always reheat at 10-second intervals.

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Baked Brie Recipe with Maple Candied Walnuts

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This Baked Brie Recipe is the easiest holiday appetizer you will ever make! Ready in under 15 minutes and made with just three ingredients, learn how you can make this easy, no-fuss, gooey baked brie recipe for your next holiday gathering.

For the Brie

Instructions

For the Walnuts

Preheat a large, dry skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts, maple syrup, and salt to the skillet and stir. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until syrup is caramelized and walnuts are golden (approximately 2-3 minutes). Keep an eye on them as you do not want them to burn!

Remove nuts from the skillet and spread out on a piece of parchment paper to prevent clumping.

For the Brie

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Unwrap brie and transfer to a small, shallow ovenproof dish or place in the center of a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the top with honey and add a spring of rosemary to the top.

Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the honey is bubbling and cheese round is soft to the touch.

Remove from the oven and very carefully transfer to a shallow bowl or serving plate/board (see notes). Drizzle with additional honey, if desired, and serve with candied walnuts, crusty bread, crackers, and fresh fruit. Best served immediately.

Notes

Brie: 8-12 oz wheel, the ideal brie for baking is a younger cheese and one labeled "double cream". Older, "triple cream" cheese may turn out a little too runny -still delicious, but more difficult to eat and harder to keep contained. If there's any confusion, just ask your local cheese person.

Transfer: After your brie has been baked it will be very delicate. I recommend transferring your baked brie on the parchment paper it was baked on (plus it makes for easier clean-up).

Over-baking: Yes, brie can be overbaked which ultimately results in a hard middle. If, after 15 minutes, you can't tell if your brie is ready, try inserting a skewer or sharp knife into the middle. If it comes out with melted cheese stuck to it, you know that your cheese is ready.

How long will baked brie stay gooey? Your baked brie will stay gooey for approximately 10-15 minutes. If it starts to harden, simply pop it in the microwave at 15 second intervals.

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

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About Jessica

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, Buzzfeed, FeedFeed and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

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About Jessica Randhawa

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, Buzzfeed, FeedFeed and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.